Australia

State of Origin game three LIVE: All the latest updates, scores and news as NSW and Queensland face off

Advertisement

Daily Mail Australia’s live blog will bring you all the updates and scores from the third and deciding match of this year’s State of Origin series.

Your Origin teams – unless there are late changes

1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Dane Gagai 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Tom Dearden 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Reuben Cotter 9. Ben Hunt 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Harry Grant 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Kalyn Ponga 18. Trent Loiero

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To’o 3. Bradman Best 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Zac Lomax 6. Jarome Luai 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jake Trbojevic 9. Reece Robson 10. Payne Haas 11. Liam Martin 12. Angus Crichton 13. Cameron Murray 14. Connor Watson 15. Isaah Yeo 16. Mitch Barnett 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Matt Burton

The statistic every NSW fan should be concerned about

No, it’s not about the fact that the Cockroaches have only won two decisive games in Brisbane since Origin was formed.

We’re talking about the Blues winning the penalty count in just nine of the 60 Origin games played in the Queensland capital. There’s a good chance Ashley Klein (pictured below) won’t even the score tonight – and the six again count is also worth keeping an eye on.

Referee Ashley Klein refers to a high tackle on the Dolphins' Herbie Farnworth during the NRL Round 10 match between the Redcliffe Dolphins and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

How many cans of coke does Brian To’o drink before the game?

He is one of the Blues’ best players and scored twice in the huge win at the MCG in the second leg. But if you think To’o is stuffing himself with dietitian-approved meals of steamed vegetables, skinless chicken and soy milk for dessert, think again…

The view from Caxton Street

The Blues attempted to drive the team bus over the famous stretch of tarmac, right past the Caxon Street Hotel, in a bid to revive an Origin tradition that saw NSW stars of yesteryear being pelted with abuse and cans of XXXX.

They were beaten back by police who said it would be too dangerous. This is what it looked like a short while ago, just a stone’s throw from Suncorp Stadium…

Meet Australia’s Unluckiest Queenslander

While the rest of the Maroons army is raring to go with kick-off in about 90 minutes, Jaydn Su’A has spoken out about being out for the third match and he is not happy about it.

Hello and welcome

Thanks for joining us as we listen to Daily Mail Australia’s coverage of one of the most anticipated Origin games in years.

We have all the latest updates, scores and reaction as the Maroons attempt to win their third straight series under coach Billy Slater and avenge the drubbing they took at the hands of the Blues in Game 2.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Lindsay Collins and teammates walk onto the field during a run by the Queensland Maroons captain at Suncorp Stadium on July 16, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button